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They're having to license some aspect of it from RED so they will certainly want to maximise who gets on board with it. Yeah, RawLite might be it though. I'm thinking about that picture of the Canon 8K prototype testing from a few ago that had all of those Atomos recoders hanging off it so maybe there has been some development cooperation there between them.

This is what makes me think it has legs. Canon may appear to not seem to care too much about what other manufacturers come out with but I think they make more of a concession when its Nikon. The only thing against that though is that I would have imagined Nikon would have had a period of exclusivity with Atomos but I suppose that would have been determined by which party needed it more. It may well have been Nikon in this case.

I would imagine Panasonic refreshing the DVX200 based on the GH5 can't be far off happening.

They were always very cautious about ever suggesting non Sigma EF lenses working on the MC11 E mount adapter so it was always unofficial even though most lenses did work so its likely the same story with the MC21 from that point of view. The big difference here is the restriction they've got on the body side of the adapter so even Sigma's own EF (and SA) lenses won't work. I'm sure someone will have a go to see if it does actually work in any way with existing Leica cameras but it sounds like its software locked to me as it seems unlikely they've only just discovered it doesn't work with them

@mercer Well Sigma have well and truly put a big pin in that balloon by backtracking today on the MC21 being able to be used on existing Leica cameras. Sneaky.

Its certainly what it smells like to me. The Novoflex adapter (whilst being far from ideal to say the least) proves that any suggestion of EF adaptability to existing L mount being impossible is clearly a load of bollocks. You'd have to think that an upcoming SL2/CL2/TL3 would be able to use them as an inducement to upgrade for existing owners. There was always an element of too good to be true about Leica being involved in this (though how much real choice they had bearing in mind the origin of the technology inside the existing cameras is open to debate) but I thought they'd differentiate by having exclusives on the more exotic lenses rather than just flat out have a restriction like this. The restriction could also be coming from Sigma themselves of course who will have a vested interest in restricting access to already sold lenses to Leica owners.

As the price of existing L mount lenses for my Leica SL and T are frankly ludicrous, I've been awaiting the release of these adapters with bated breath and Sigma have now finally confirmed that they will be available next month and they will be very reasonably priced ($249 for the EF and $169 for the SA). All set to go and pre-order and then saw this ---------------------------------------- At the time of the initial announcmenet Sigma said the adapter would work with 'any L-mount camera body.' Sigma is now saying that the MC-21 won't work with existing Leica L-mount camera bodies due to 'specifications [that] have changed.' ----------------------------------------- What an absolute bummer. It throws into doubt how this alliance is going to work if they couldn't get this to work for existing L bodies, which when you add up the number of T/TL/TL2/CL and SL cameras out there, is quite a big market. I'm not quite sure how a 3rd party company like Novoflex can have a working EF to SL adapter and a member of the alliance (and not exactly a company short on resources and expertise in these adapters) can't get one to work ? It doesn't quite smell right to me. The presumption would also be that if the adapter doesn't work then the new L lenses from Panasonic and Sigma won't work with them either. Which is also an absolute bummer. Anyway, selfish moan over. Good news for S1/R buyers that these adapters should be in the shops not far after you get your camera. https://***URL removed***/news/6837838631/sigma-announces-pricing-availability-of-its-mc-21-sa-and-ef-l-mount-adapters

If you are going to use an LS300 then of course it can turn every prime lens you own into a parfocal power zoom

There are a number of them listed here on a Pentax forum. PK mount is easily adaptable to other mounts but a number of the lenses listed from 3rd parties would be available in other mounts anyway. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/201887-list-parfocal-zoom-lenses.html If you are looking for a cine lens then the RED 18-50mm PL zooms do pop up not far off that price point from time to time.

The bundle that I got had the bullet time handle and stick in it like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVLLLWQ

Its quite something isn't it? The stabilisation aspect when you are making flat versions is really impressive. Did you get the long selfie stick with it? I was able to do some faux drone shots using that at the weekend on the Bollocks To Brexit march.

I think its great for making little 30 second pieces from using the re-frame function in the app. To be able to make something interesting with multiple angles from basically just being stood there holding it makes it a great holiday/event camera as far as I'm concerned.

Make sure you triple check with that supplier that it is the right one in terms of gender on the mini XLR end as the listing and the image match but as I say the caption on the image is wrong. They also have a listing for the female ended one that as with that one shows the correct product but with the wrong name on the image. At least they are consistent with their mislabelling but its worth checking !

Its less pronounced in this test but the black area above the arm of the chair shows milkier to my eye. If you put an eye dropper on those areas in photoshop you can see the r,g,b levels rising between f3.5 and f8. Interestingly though, the r,g,b levels do rise together (i.e. 0,0,0 from the border to 13,13,13 in the f8 shot) whereas if you do the same with the Super Takumar you will see how it is more biased in the red channel in those areas. Anyway, as I say, its far less pronounced in this shot so we've probably both wasted far more than the $4 you paid for it in electricity scrutinising it so I'd live with the quirks and call them character

You can get a female to mini XLR male adapter here (they have mislabelled the picture in the listing). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/20pcs-lot-KL-Mini-Xlr-Male-to-3-5mm-1-8-Mini-Female-TRS-Audio-Adapter/32544035870.html Unfortunately the minimum order is 10 pieces but I suppose it means you would always have spare ones handy !

Its pretty much obligatory as trying to zoom with it and support it at the same time is a bit of a chore balance wise. Not to mention the danger of nipped skin. I'll try it with my GX80 tomorrow and let you know how the IBIS thing goes as it will be a 70-700mm lens on that!

Inevitably, the answer to both of those questions will be "all of them and then a few more just to be on the safe side"

It travels compact but expands rapidly! Its f3.5-5.6 so it benefits from being on a speedbooster but its perfectly serviceable without. No IS but I wouldn't be shooting handheld with it anyway. After a bit of haggling I got it for £350 if I remember rightly.

For all of the specs that you are after @Mark Romero 2 at that price point, its difficult to look beyond the FZ1000. If you can up the budget and hunt around for a deal then a used FZ2000/2500 might be a good route because of the internal ND. If you don't mind losing the mic input then Panasonic do compact form factor versions of their 1" cameras (TS100/TZ100) which might be more appropriate for travel (the FZ hybrids are pretty bulky) that also have the touch screen option. They can also be persuaded to shoot in Cinelike D if you know the right people The Olympus is a good option if you can budget for the lens but again you will lose the mic input. An alternative to the Olympus if you were OK with going with an interchangeable lens system would be a used G80/85 that you could get for just above the budget and would get the mic input, IBIS and also an articulating screen which might be important if your son wants to do vlogging/selfie stuff. A completely left field suggestion would be the Insta360 OneX as it really is a great travel video camera option in my opinion if, as has been suggested, the bulk the stills shooting will end up being done with a cellphone. With a bit of shopping around you get one of those and a used Panasonic LX100 which would be a great combo if more serious shooting is also required.

No, I haven't. It might have been this one that you are thinking of which is the definitely not lacking in zoom range Canon 35-350mm L

I'm expecting the Sigma MC21 EF to L adapter to be released next month so I'll be doing more EF comparisons as I've got a hotchpotch of different ones that I'll now be able to use on my SL. The focus control being woken up for the Pocket4K with the new Metabones firmware is a bit of a game changer as well. Not so much the AF (though it is useful but only 1 shot) but being able to control focus remotely using the joystick/app combo is pretty good. I'm off to Japan in a few weeks and I'm looking at some interesting prices there for the Sigma ART 24-35mm f2. I will of course be checking in at the secondhand store run by the two somewhat, erm, "curt" older gentlemen to see if they have any FD stuff for cheap.

Always good to snag a bargain! I've never actually owned an FD mount lens though I do own an adapter that I'd bought in advance when I was supposed to be buying one but the deal fell through . Was it by chance a 135mm version that I was supposed to be buying ?

I remember that @Andrew Reid had one but not sure if he still does ?

No problem. For completeness, this link is for all of the L mount adapters for all mounts that B&H carry https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=3420&fct=fct_camera-body-mount_1595|leica-l&N=4077634486

Here are direct links to B&H listings (and one ebay) for adapters that you need. FD mount https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1455241-REG/kipon_fd_sl_adapter.html F mount (with Aperture control) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1455330-REG/kipon_nikon_g_sl_adapter.html EF Mount (I'm presuming EF mount for your Rokinon lenses?) As you don't need any electronic control of those lenses then this dumb adapter will be all you need. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-mount-EF-lens-to-Leica-T-L-T-adapter-LT-T-Type-701-Mirrorless-camera-/400895423962 If you DO need electronic control of EF lenses (including AF) then this is the CURRENTLY available option. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1265614-REG/novoflex_sl_eos_canon_ef_lens_to.html However, it is not particularly good so the best option is to wait for this Sigma one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1463159-REG/sigma_sigma_mc_21_mount_converter_lens.html If by chance you have PL mount versions of those cine lenses then here is the adapter https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1295947-REG/novoflex_let_pl_pl_mount_lens_adapter_to.html For M Mount you can get this which is Leica's own official one but cheaper 3rd party ones are available https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1046772-REG/leica_18771_m_adapter_t_for_leica_t.html Hope that helps.